# Michael Angst

> Michael Angst is co-founder and vice chairman of E-Line Media and co-founder and executive chairman of Endless Studios. A former E-Line CEO with a background in operating businesses and private equity, he served as creative director of Beyond Blue and Gamestar Mechanic and helped build partnerships connecting commercial games with cultural storytelling, ocean science and youth learning.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Vice Chairman at E-Line Media
- **Organizations:** E-Line Media, Endless Studios, FilmAid International (former executive chairman), Sustainable South Bronx (former board member)
- **Education:** B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate Film Program (attendance; degree not specified), New York University
- **Known for:** Co-founded E-Line Media and Endless Studios., Served as creative director of Beyond Blue and Gamestar Mechanic., Helped structure E-Line partnerships with organizations including Cook Inlet Tribal Council, BBC, OceanX and Smithsonian.

## Career timeline

- **2008** — E-Line Media identifies 2008 as its founding year; Angst co-founded the company with Alan Gershenfeld.
- **2014** — E-Line and its Alaska Native partners released Never Alone.
- **2015** — Discussed the commercial and cultural potential of Never Alone and the proposed World Games slate in a GamesBeat interview.
- **2019** — Joined the GDC panel Keeping It Real: Authenticity, Anthropology and Artistry in Interactive Narrative.
- **2020** — Beyond Blue released, with Angst credited for creative direction and writing.
- **2023** — Appeared with fellow Endless Studios founders at the Game Changers competition announcement in Abu Dhabi on August 28.
- **2026** — E-Line’s current leadership page lists Angst as co-founder and vice chairman and Steve Arnold as CEO.

## Achievements

- Co-founded E-Line Media and Endless Studios.
- Served as creative director of Beyond Blue and Gamestar Mechanic.
- Helped structure E-Line partnerships with organizations including Cook Inlet Tribal Council, BBC, OceanX and Smithsonian.
- E-Line’s Never Alone won the 2015 BAFTA for Debut Game; this is a project/team award.
- Former executive chairman of FilmAid International and former board member of Sustainable South Bronx.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — As checked in October 2026, E-Line’s leadership page lists Angst as co-founder and vice chairman and identifies Steve Arnold as CEO; this is an observation date, not a claimed appointment date.
- **2026-10** — Endless Studios’ current learning site lists Angst as a senior mentor; E-Line’s biography identifies him as co-founder and executive chairman of Endless Studios.
- **2023-08** — Joined Matt Dalio and Alan Gershenfeld in Abu Dhabi for the announcement of Endless Studios’ sustainability-themed Game Changers competition.

## Links

- Website: https://www.elinemedia.com/about
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-angst-98708b2/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/michaelangst

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Last updated: 2026-10-11